Independence, accountability and quality of the judiciary: Indicators and surveys: leading a process of positive change; ENCJ Report 2018-2019

Abstract

The report presents an improved set of indicators of the Independence and Accountability of the Judiciaries of Europe, as well as the outcomes of surveys held among the judges and lawyers of Europe about, in particular, the independence of judges. The surveys took place in the first quarter of 2019. Also, the set of indicators concerning the quality of justice was improved, and it is presented in the report. The indicators were tested in a pilot.